DLTK's Crafts for KidsConstruction Mobile or Models

Contributed by Leanne Guenther

This is a simple mobile made up of construction
vehicles (bulldozer, dumptruck, crane, truck). We usually create our mobiles by
using two straws or sticks taped or tied in a criss-cross or by using one paper towel or
gift wrap roll with all the pieces tied to it (this isn't as 3D a mobile, but is good for
recycling).

You'll notice all the trucks have been made with
the fold along the top. If you prefer, instead of making a mobile, you could just
print and fold the trucks. They'll stand up on your desk or table top as little
paper models. If you decide to do this, you don't need anything except a printer,
scissors and something to color with.

Materials (mobile):

a printer,

paper,

some crayons, paint, markers or pencil
crayons,

scissors,

glue,

string or yarn.

EITHER

small paper plate or circle of cardboard (old cereal boxes are a good
source of cardboard) AND two straws or sticks

OR

a paper towel roll

OR

an ice cream pail lid and hole punch

Instructions (mobile):

Print out the template of choice. You can
print out as many as you want to fill up your mobile. You can also combine this
mobile with other mobiles on the site (like the cars mobile).

Color (where appropriate) and cut out the template pieces along the dotted lines.

Fold the template pieces in half and glue the
back and front together. Let dry.

Poke a small hole in the top of each piece and tie with yarn or
string to the mobile you've chosen